ADMINISTRATION & RECEPTION APPRENTICE - 18 MONTHS FIXED TERM

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges Group is offering an Administration & Reception Apprentice role across East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon). This 18‑month fixed term salaried apprenticeship starts your career in a fast-paced college environment, with duties as front‑of‑house, supporting Admissions and Reception teams, and assisting with events.

You should be friendly, organised and keen to learn, with GCSE Maths and English (or Level 2) and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Friendly, motivated and able to stay organised.
• Willing to learn and develop administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries.
• Support admin tasks across Admissions and Reception.
• Help with events like Open Evenings and Enrolment.
• Keep systems organised and up to date.

Skills

Confident

Approachable

Organised

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2)

Job description

Administration & Reception Apprentice - 18 Months Fixed Term

Job Type: Support

Job Category: Various

Employment Basis: Fixed Term (salaried)

Location: John Ruskin College - Croydon, East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range: £17,810 - £22,430.72

Closing Date: 27/08/2026

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Administration & Reception Apprentice

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: £17,810 - £22,430.72

Hours: Full time (37 hours/week) 08:45-17:00 Mon – Fri

Start your career in a fast-paced college environment as an Administration & Reception Apprentice.

We’re looking for a friendly, motivated Administration & Reception Apprentice to be the face of our college, welcoming visitors, supporting students, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is perfect for someone friendly, organised, and keen to build skills in administration and customer service.

You’ll be the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting Admissions and Reception teams with day-to-day administration.

What You’ll Do

• Be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries


• Support admin tasks across Admissions and Reception


• Help with events like Open Evenings and Enrolment


• Keep systems organised and up to date

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, approachable, and organised


• Eager to learn and grow


• Basic IT skills and a positive attitude

What You’ll Get

• A recognised apprenticeship qualification


• Hands-on experience in a busy college environment


• Ongoing training and support

The ideal candidate must have GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2 equivalent).

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.